April 2, 2022 Victoria — Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of the month of Ramadan: “Tonight at sunset, Muslims in British Columbia and around the world will mark the start of Ramadan, the holy …
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ICBC relief rebate coming for drivers
March 25, 2022 Victoria — The Province is announcing that B.C.’s public auto insurer will provide a one-time relief rebate of $110 to customers to ease the financial burden of increased gas prices caused by the invasion of Ukraine by …
Grants to increase community safety, improve wraparound services in Houston
March 25, 2022 Houston — People in Houston at risk of harm or victimization will benefit from a $45,000 grant to create a community-based team of front-line workers to deliver better and faster access to services. The teams, known …
Permanent repairs coming for flood-damaged sections of Coquihalla Highway
March 24, 2022 Hope — The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is moving forward on permanent repairs to the Coquihalla (Highway 5), marking another milestone in the province’s recovery following the significant flooding event in November 2021. “Our crews …
Families in northwest B.C. benefit from $10 a Day ChildCareBC spaces
March 24, 2022 Smithers — More parents in northwest B.C. will see dramatic savings as six child care sites are welcomed into the $10 a Day child care program. At these sites, families will pay no more than $200 …
New affordable homes open for Indigenous Peoples in Prince George
March 24, 2022 Prince George — Indigenous Elders, families and individuals have begun moving into 50 new affordable homes with the opening of a rental housing development in Prince George. “There is an urgent need for affordable homes for Indigenous families …
Rapid tests for people 18+ available at pharmacies
March 23, 2022 Victoria — Starting Wednesday, March 23, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available to people aged 18 years and older through community pharmacies. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit of five tests every 28 …
More than $530,000 raised in support of Ukraine
March 22, 2022 Victoria — In less than three weeks, BC Liquor (BCL) and BC Cannabis stores (BCCS) customers have donated more than $530,000 in support of the Canadian Red Cross’s Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. The appeal was launched on …
Province commits funding for Legal Aid BC
March 22, 2022 Victoria — Budget 2022 is committing $8.19 million in new, ongoing annual funding for legal aid services in the province, helping people get the timely legal services they need. Of this funding, $7.47 million is an increase …
New labour market study examines challenges in non-profit sector
March 22 Victoria — A new labour market study will provide insights into British Columbia’s non-profit sector and help identify solutions to sector-wide challenges. The 20-month study will explore how effectively the non-profit sector employs workers in B.C., examine …